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Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council: International Linkages Grant

Researching Information Technology International issues Miscellaneous organisational development social enterprise Trading Transport, travel and tourism World issues Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Micro (up to £1,000) Small (up to £10,000)

Overview

Purpose

To facilitate organisations in building effective, strong & active international linkages to maximise the benefit to the Borough gained across trade, investment, culture, tourism & best practice learning.

Funding

Up to £3,000

Programme Eligibility

Groups/projects must:

  • Be community based/not for personal profit
  • Spend their grant within the Borough

Grant Programme Objectives

Your project should deliver at least one of the following objectives:

  • Increase the economic potential of the Council area through development of meaningful, productive international partnerships and civic relationships to support the growth of the area.
  • Promote the global proposition and attractiveness of the Council area as a location for business investment, tourism and niche sector learning/innovation.
  • Identify opportunities to seek funding from a range of international sources and also to form key international strategic linkages to advance innovation and network opportunities in key sectors such as agri-food, life and health sciences, tourism development etc.
  • Promote opportunities for Council and local stakeholders to benefit from shared learning and co-operation with regional and international counterparts.

See Guidance Notes for further information.

Eligible Costs

  • Reasonable food costs associated with hosting visitors
  • Travel to/from the airport and associated travel within our Borough
  • Insurance (normally only allowed when applying for core running costs – other core running costs will be ineligible)
  • Venue hire – This must be a publicly recognised venue e.g. a Community Centre (not a domestic property)
  • Hire or purchase of equipment up to £500, must be linked to the Event. If you want to purchase equipment ONLY then please apply for a small capital grant.
  • Printing costs for advertising only linked to the programme and not exceeding £200.
  • Materials relevant to the Event.
  • Hire of a Mobile Accessible Toilet.